Sovereignty or Stewardship? The $28.7M Rift Dividing the FSIN

Sovereignty or Stewardship? The $28.7M Rift Dividing the FSIN

By John Wirth Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Alberta Native News The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) has been ordered by Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) to repay $28.7 million in “ineligible and unsupported” expenses. FSIN is a Provincial...
MISSING PERSON: Have you seen  Lonnie Alexson?

MISSING PERSON: Have you seen  Lonnie Alexson?

On April 8, 2026 at approximately 8:20 a.m., Broadview RCMP received a report of a missing 47-year-old male, Lonnie Alexson. Lonnie was last in contact with loved ones on November 8, 2025. Lonnie is described as: Height: 5 ft 7 in Weight: 150 lbs Eye colour: brown,...
MISSING PERSON: Have you seen Diane Cooper?

MISSING PERSON: Have you seen Diane Cooper?

Sharing on behalf of the Alberta RCMP, Consort RCMP are requesting assistance in locating 82-year-old Diane Cooper. She was reported missing to police on Apr. 7, 2026. Diane’s last known location is reported to be on April 6, 2026, around 9:30 pm in the Veteran area,...
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Big River RCMP make arrest after a Gas Bar robbery in Debden

An arrest has been made in connection to a daytime armed robbery that happened at a gas station in Debden A teenage suspect has been arrested and the RCMP recovered a sawed-off firearm and a stolen vehicle. Big River RCMP say officers were called to a business in...
MISSING PERSON: Have you seen Arthur Sanderson?

MISSING PERSON: Have you seen Arthur Sanderson?

On April 6, 2026 at approximately 12:50 p.m., Prince Albert RCMP received a report of a missing 49-year-old male, Arthur Sanderson. Arthur was last in touch with loved ones between April 3 and April 4. At that time, Arthur was believed to be travelling from Wahpeton...
Employee accused of $6M-plus fraud involving Guardians money

Employee accused of $6M-plus fraud involving Guardians money

By Claire McFarlane Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Cabin Radio An employee at a national non-profit is accused of fraud involving more than $6 million in public funds earmarked for Indigenous Guardians programming. The First Nations National Guardians Network,...